The key verse, from the text set for reading and meditation, sets the theme for today’s study: ‘Let my people go, so that they may worship me … ‘. Exodus 7:16 Selwyn starts his study, as follows: “I have no hesitation in saying that the greatest ministry of the church in Antioch was its ministry [...]
Selwyn, now “looks at another distinctive of the Antioch church: it was a church that knew the importance of worship. The account in Acts 13:2 tells us that while they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit spoke to them and provided guidance. … The church at Antioch was not only a church [...]
It’s an important message which Selwyn writes about, in today’s study. He says: “Although there is a great amount of caring in the world, much of it is care for one’s own (family & friends). … When Christians care ONLY for other Christians, they deny the very nature of the Church which Jesus Christ founded. [...]
Selwyn picks for today’s reading and meditation, Luke 4:14-29 (NIV) – it’s a very useful text to meditate upon. “Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. He went to Nazareth, where he had [...]
Selwyn introduces today’s study, as follows: “A few days ago we said that to be a Christian is to be sensitised – sensitised to everyone. Jesus was (& is) sensitive to each individual, and if we are to be His followers, we are to follow His example.” Further on, he recalls an occasion when he [...]
To a significant degree, I think that the verses picked by Selwyn for today’s reading and meditation cover the topic really well. Galatians 6:1-10 (NIV): “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry [...]
The meaning of worship
It’s taken some thought – to get started on today’s study; I’ve been thinking about those discussions I’ve had with people, about, ‘what it is – to worship God.’ I remember one person saying that the whole church service was a form of worship. Others, have specifically mentioned the singing of ‘worship songs’, which leaves [...]
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